Pinecone Cottage Tea House – Appalachian Christmas Afternoon Tea

I visited Appalachia and the Smoky Mountain School of Cooking last year but now is the perfect time to share the homestyle food and cuisine from that region. This mountain food is known for its simplicity and heartiness, with many Appalachian traditions originating from early Scottish and British settlers. During Christmas in Appalachia, you can expect dishes to include daily staples such as biscuits, cornbread, preserved garden vegetables, winter squash, fall fruits, country ham, and bacon. These recipes and stories have been passed down through generations, creating a rich culinary heritage. Join me as I put a new twist on traditional ingredients to craft a comforting Appalachian Christmas Afternoon Tea to celebrate the holiday season.
Chef Pam

Afternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only
Age Requirement 13 yrs +
Three Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 57
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 62
Price Includes 20% Gratuity
BYOB Wine or Beer | 10 per bottle

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Loose Tea – Santa’s Spice Cookie
Beverage – Vanilla-Cranberry-Christmas Punch | 5
Teatail – Mr. Grinch’s Tini | 7
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Beginnings
Creamy Pumpkin-Potato Soup Served with Garlic-Cheddar Country Biscuits

Savories and PineScones
Southern Ham and Deviled Egg Salad Tea Sandwich
Cornbread Salad Tea Sandwich
Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad Tea Sandwich
Parmesan Cloud Quichette with Roasted Red Pepper Jam
Cinnamon Snap PineScone Served with Cinnamon Devon Crème and Cranberry-Orange Jam

Sweet Endings
Butterscotch-Apple Stack Cake
Pecan Praline Crunch Cake
Ambrosia Trifle

Pinecone Cottage Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorial Policy
Pinecone Cottage is now taking reservations for Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorials on our website. Using the reservations tab, make a date and time selection, and conveniently purchase your tickets through your PayPal account or as a PayPal guest. For Weekday Afternoon Tea reservations, please call 630.963.9130.

Be sure to register and pay for Teatorials one week in advance to help ensure it will be held as scheduled. Your registration is a commitment to attend, and fees are non-refundable. A minimum of four guests is required (not four in your party) in order to offer Teatorials and cancellations must be made at least five days prior to receiving credit for a future event, no exceptions. If you are unable to meet the cancellation deadline, you are welcome to send someone in your place. If Pinecone Cottage cancels the Teatorial, you will receive a full refund.